YSO TV
Youth Speak Out Television
(YSO TV) is a program that enhances media literacy and educational video production. This community youth enrichment program includes reading, writing, speaking, listening, and also provides a framework to access, analyze, evaluate and create effective messages in a variety of forms. Youth Speak Out Television builds an understanding of the role media plays in today’s society. Focus is on the comprehension of the essential skills of inquiry along with self-exploration. To date, YSO TV has educated more than 600 students. Participating youth effectively create multicultural educational television segments based on their own understandings of their culture and community.
Endangered Animals
Boynton Beach, FL, USA
Cyberbullying
North Palm Beach, FL, USA
Kids & Shoplifting
Boynton Beach, FL, USA
Earthquake in Haiti
Lake Worth, FL, USA
Kids & Recycling
Lake Park, FL, USA
Stop Bullying
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Kids & Graffiti
Kids & Graffiti
Riviera Beach, FL, USA
Kids & Sports
Lake Park, FL, USA
Haters
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Lights On Celebration 2008
Riviera Beach, FL
Read N Run Marathon Mile
2008 Presidential Election
2009 MLK Jr. Day Celebration
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Haiti in Need
West Palm Beach, FL, USA
Testimonials:
"Your media literacy program fits into our mission to support The School District of Palm Beach County by helping students
to understand the media and develop critical thinking skills. The most amazing part of your program is that the students themselves
create their own media projects, allowing them to explore and interpret the world around them as they see it."
Station Manager, The Education Television Network, Florida, USA
"YSO TV is an incredible program for my children. This program is building my daughters self-esteem and
allows her to try new technology which is broadening her horizons."
Elementary School Parent, Riviera Beach, FL, USA
"Your community forum was amazing. I enjoyed seeing the students get up in front of the room and share what
they learned. You are creating a better future for our children. Thank you. P.S. Would be an honor to have you
work with my children again."
"I liked being the camera man on YSO TV. Now I can frame my shots and storyboard like an grown up. "
Elementary School Student, Lake Worth, FL, USA
"YSO TV inspired me to get in front of a video camera and to tell my story. This program made me feel
better about myself. "
Elementary School Student, Riviera Beach, FL, USA
"I learned how to work on a team and feel secure with myself in front of a video camera. Being the anchor woman was the Bomb."
Middle School Student, Riviera Beach, FL, USA
"Now I know how to stop bullying. This class helped me to feel good about who I'm. I would like to make another video for YSO TV."
Elementary School Student, West Palm Beach, FL, USA






